Igal Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Igal was a descendant of King David, mentioned in the genealogy of David's descendants through his son Jeconiah.
A descendant of David.
Lineage: God › Adam › Seth › Enos › Cainan › Mahalaleel › Jared › Enoch › Methuselah › Lamech › Noah › Shem › Arphaxad › Cainan › Salah › Eber › Peleg › Reu › Serug › Nahor › Terah › Abraham › Isaac › Jacob › Judah › Pharez › Hezron › Ram › Amminadab › Nahshon › Salmon › Boaz › Obed › Jesse › David › Solomon › Rehoboam › Abijah › Asa › Jehoshaphat › Jehoram › Ahaziah › Joash › Amaziah › Uzziah › Jotham › Ahaz › Hezekiah › Manasseh › Amon › Josiah › Jehoiakim › Jehoiachin › Pedaiah › Zerubbabel › Hananiah › Shechaniah › Shemaiah › Igal
Names
- en Igal
- en Igeal · Also called
- he יִגְאָל · H3008I
- bg Игал
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 489 BC – 347 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Jehoiachin · 617 BC Ancestor |
6 20–45 years per generation |
c. 497 BC – 347 BC |
| Jehoiakim · 635 BC Ancestor |
7 20–45 years per generation |
c. 495 BC – 320 BC |
| Josiah · 649 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 489 BC – 289 BC |
| Hezekiah · 742 BC Ancestor |
11 20–45 years per generation |
c. 522 BC – 247 BC |
| Amaziah · 826 BC Ancestor |
15 20–45 years per generation |
c. 526 BC – 151 BC |
| Joash · 845 BC Ancestor |
16 20–45 years per generation |
c. 525 BC – 125 BC |
| Jehoshaphat · 949 BC Ancestor |
19 20–45 years per generation |
c. 569 BC – 94 BC |
| Solomon · 1036 BC Ancestor |
23 20–45 years per generation |
c. 576 BC – 1 BC |
| David · 1086 BC Ancestor |
24 20–45 years per generation |
c. 606 BC – 6 BC |
| Absalom · 1051 BC Ancestor |
24 20–45 years per generation |
c. 571 BC – AD 30 |
| Ruth · 1116 BC Ancestor |
27 20–45 years per generation |
c. 576 BC – AD 100 |
| Pharez · 1722 BC Ancestor |
33 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1062 BC – 237 BC |
| Jacob · 1835 BC Ancestor |
35 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1135 BC – 260 BC |
| Isaac · 1895 BC Ancestor |
36 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1175 BC – 275 BC |
| Rebekah · 1876 BC Ancestor |
36 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1156 BC – 256 BC |
| Abraham · 1995 BC Ancestor |
37 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1255 BC – 330 BC |
| Sarah · 1985 BC Ancestor |
37 20–45 years per generation |
c. 1245 BC – 320 BC |
| Terah · 2125 BC Ancestor |
38 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1175 BC – AD 2816 |
| Nahor · 2156 BC Ancestor |
39 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1181 BC – AD 2915 |
| Haran · 2056 BC Ancestor |
39 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1081 BC – AD 3015 |
| Serug · 2186 BC Ancestor |
40 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1186 BC – AD 3015 |
| Reu · 2218 BC Ancestor |
41 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1193 BC – AD 3113 |
| Peleg · 2248 BC Ancestor |
42 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1198 BC – AD 3213 |
| Eber · 2282 BC Ancestor |
43 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1207 BC – AD 3309 |
| Salah · 2312 BC Ancestor |
44 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1212 BC – AD 3409 |
| Arphaxad · 2347 BC Ancestor |
46 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1197 BC – AD 3634 |
| Shem · 2447 BC Ancestor |
47 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1272 BC – AD 3664 |
| Noah · 2948 BC Ancestor |
48 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1748 BC – AD 3293 |
| Lamech · 3130 BC Ancestor |
49 25–130 years per generation |
c. 1905 BC – AD 3241 |
| Methuselah · 3317 BC Ancestor |
50 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2067 BC – AD 3184 |
| Enoch · 3382 BC Ancestor |
51 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2107 BC – AD 3249 |
| Jared · 3544 BC Ancestor |
52 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2244 BC – AD 3217 |
| Mahalaleel · 3609 BC Ancestor |
53 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2284 BC – AD 3282 |
| Cainan · 3679 BC Ancestor |
54 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2329 BC – AD 3342 |
| Cain · 4004 BC Ancestor |
54 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2654 BC – AD 3017 |
| Enos · 3769 BC Ancestor |
55 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2394 BC – AD 3382 |
| Adam · 4004 BC Ancestor |
55 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2629 BC – AD 3147 |
| Eve · 4005 BC Ancestor |
55 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2630 BC – AD 3146 |
| Seth · 3874 BC Ancestor |
56 25–130 years per generation |
c. 2474 BC – AD 3407 |
Igal Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Igal is mentioned briefly in 1Ch 3:22 as one of the descendants of King David. He is listed in the genealogy of David's descendants through his son Jeconiah (also known as Jehoiachin), who was one of the last kings of Judah before the Babylonian exile.
In the genealogy, Igal is mentioned as one of the six sons of Shecaniah, who was a descendant of Jeconiah. The other sons of Shecaniah mentioned in the verse are Shemaiah, Hattush, Bariah, Neariah, and Shaphat.
The genealogical record in 1Chronicles 3 traces the royal line of David, focusing on his descendants who were kings of Judah, as well as those who continued the lineage after the Babylonian exile. The inclusion of Igal in this genealogy suggests that he was part of the royal family and held a place of importance in the lineage of David.
However, apart from this brief mention, no other details are provided about Igal's life, his role within the family, or any significant events or accomplishments associated with him. The purpose of the genealogy is primarily to establish the continuity of David's lineage and to highlight the enduring significance of the Davidic dynasty in the history of Israel.
The name Igal means "he redeems" or "God redeems" in Hebrew, reflecting the spiritual heritage and hope of redemption that was associated with the Davidic line.
Sources: STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Igal@1Ch.3.22)